Top Zurich Culture

Zürich is Switzerland’s “kleintropolis“. That is what Max Frisch, a native author and architect, called this place: a small metropolis. Even though the city has grown substantially since Max’s time, on this self-guided audio tour you’ll discover just how well the description still fits! This walk begins on the Bahnhofstrasse, at the edge of the old town. I’ll lead you along cobblestone streets beside the Limmat River and show you where the Romans and Carolingians settled. We’ll end the tour firmly in the present day at Paradeplatz near Lake Zurich. The tour includes stories, facts and legends like: • Where Zurich’s wealth has come from for the last 2,000 from a Roman toll station to private banking • Medieval Zurich’s guild houses and the Craftsman Revolution • Charlemagne, his horse and a few headless saints • King Ludwig‘s daughters and a stag with glowing antlers • Two brothers different paths to success in the chocolate industry

Zurich is a big city, and if you want to discover its lake-and-mountain views and its urban landmarks, it’s best to do it with a guide. This Zurich tour helps you cover more ground in less time with a carefully planned itinerary by coach, foot, ferry, and cable car. The Swiss Gold Coast on Lake Zurich, the Felsenegg viewpoint, and Zurich Old Town are among the highlights.

Discover Zurich’s artisan chocolate scene on this small-group walking tour. Visit four iconic chocolatiers across the city and enjoy samples along the way. Learn more about the city’s history, culture, and sweet specialties from your guide as you stroll through the scenic neighborhoods.

Visit Switzerland’s premier Alpine destination with ease on this full-day tour to Jungfraujoch from Zurich. Follow a fully personalized itinerary and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide throughout your journey to the "Top of Europe." Ride the cogwheel train, cross the scenic Brunig Pass, take in views from the Sphinx Observatory, and much more.

Getting to know a new city can be time-consuming, especially when you only have a weekend. Make the most of your time in Switzerland’s largest city on this quick-but-comprehensive Zurich walking tour. Hear insider insights from your private guide as you explore.

Check off the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch, aka the Top of Europe, on this Bernese Oberland day trip from Zurich. With a well-honed itinerary that shows off the best of the Swiss Alps, you’ll spend more time enjoying the mountain scenery and less time planning your logistics. Travel by coach, cogwheel train, and the Eiger Express gondola, and admire sights over the Aletsch Glacier and beyond.

Navigating mountain trains, cable car connections, and alpine passes on your own can be quite challenging. Eliminate the stress with this private tour from Zurich to Lucerne and Mount Titlis. Ride the revolving Titlis Rotair for uninterrupted alpine views, cross Europe's highest suspension bridge, explore glacier caves, and enjoy year-round snow activities, plus enjoy a scenic tour of historic Lucerne.

Discover the spellbinding beauty of Engelberg, a picturesque town located at the foot of Mount Titlis on an enriching full-day excursion from Zurich. Enjoy a 3-hour stay in this beautiful resort town to explore independently. Venture within the legendary Baroque-style monastery to see the largest organ in Switzerland, and marvel at sweeping vistas of the dramatic mountain scenery. On the way back to Zurich stop in Lucerne for approximately one hour to absorb the cultural charm of the city and explore independently.

Go beyond the typical touring routes and see a side of Zurich that most visitors don’t get a chance to experience on this small-group walking tour through the city. Cross major local landmarks off your sightseeing wish list, such as Lake Zurich and the Lindenhof, and learn about the history of the city from Roman times to the present day. Plus, feel free to pick your guide’s brain on not just the attractions, but what to do after the tour too.

From the cobblestone streets of Zurich Old Town to the wealth that oozes from the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, Zurich is a city with many sides. Discover them all on this small-group walking tour. You’ll stop at the Polyterrasse observation deck and Lindenhof for sweeping city views, admire Chagall’s stained-glass windows in Fraumünster Church, and relax on a scenic lake cruise.

See the best of Zurich in one excursion on this comprehensive, multi-part tour. Look forward to seeing the best of the city's Old Town, from historic churches to vibrant shopping streets. Then, go on a seasonal ferry ride across Lake Zurich, take a cable car or train journey to Uetliberg or Felsenegg for magnificent mountain views, and learn insider facts and stories about the city’s history from your local guide.

Discover the best of Zurich in one single excursion on this bus tour with an audio guide. Choose from over 10 languages and sit back and relax on your air-conditioned bus through Switzerland’s largest city. Take in alpine and lakeside views, drive down the famous Bahnhofstrasse, see monuments such as the Fraumünster and Kunsthaus, and more. Additionally, your tour makes short photo stops at two scenic viewpoints.

Discover the hidden side of Zurich on this small-group walking tour. You'll learn all about Zurich's history and see hidden gems that you'd never find on your own, from a secret medieval tunnel that lies behind a locked door to the 13th-century remnants of the city's wall and the ruins of a Roman Fort and medieval palace.

Visit the Swiss Alps and still make it back to Zurich in time for bed, all without having to rent a car and potentially drive in the snow, thanks to this small-group tour. Meet your driver at your hotel and head to the mountains to visit the scenic villages such of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, with stops along the way to visit Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, and more.

Experience the scenery and culture of two countries in one day on a tour that covers Switzerland and Liechtenstein. With the driving and planning left to local experts, you can relax and focus on the itinerary highlights instead; Rapperswil rose garden, the Liechtenstein capital of Vaduz, and the picturesque Heidiland region are all on the list. Just note: Winter tours visit Werdenberg instead of Heididorf in Maienfeld.

Discover Lucerne and its charming Old Town, without having to stay the night, on a full-day tour from Zurich. On arrival, take an introductory city tour with a guide, then spend the rest of the day exploring independently with an audio guide. See and do exactly what you want without needing to keep up with a group. Perhaps visit popular attractions such as Chapel Bridge, or browse the art galleries—the choice is yours.

Sample Swiss delicacies—and explore beyond city limits with ease—on a half-day, culinary tour from Zurich. Travel aboard a comfortable minibus to Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you can admire it enormous chocolate fountain and pick up sweet souvenirs. Then take an aerial cable car to Felsenegg, and top off the trip with a 4-course cheese fondue dinner plus a drink in a restaurant overlooking Lake Zurich.

Join us for an unforgettable full-day excursion to the picturesque Swiss villages of Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen, nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned bus coach, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide to discover the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps. Highlights: 1. Onboard on our AC Bus Coach for the journey through some of the most stunning countryside in the country, past snow-capped peaks, beautiful landscapes and pristine lakes in Bernese Oberland Region. 2. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Grindelwald, a picturesque Swiss Alps village offering unique blend of traditional Swiss charm, stunning mountain scenery & outdoor adventure with leisure time to explore at your own pace & itinerary. 3. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen with a guided tour, see the beautiful landscapes, stunning architecture and fascinating waterfalls with leisure time to explore the stunning villages at your own.

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne by train with your own private guide, and learn as about the lakeside city as you go. Once there, you’ll take a stroll to hear the history behind Lucerne’s beautiful wooden Chapel Bridge and the medieval old town with its ancient towers and rampart walls. See the sights from the water during an audio-guided cruise on Lake Lucerne, then return to your Zurich hotel, accompanied the whole way by your guide.

Experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps on this private tour from Zurich. Cruise across Lake Lucerne on a steamboat and ride Europe's oldest cogwheel railway to reach Mount Rigi's summit with sweeping views. Descend by cable car to Lucerne and enjoy a sightseeing tour of highlights like the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Delve into the cultural and architectural delights of Bern during a day trip from Zurich. With a guide at your side, you’ll admire the Swiss landscape as you travel by minibus, and then discover city landmarks when you arrive in Bern. Learn the secrets behind fine Swiss cookies at the Kambly Experience; explore Bern’s UNESCO-listed old town on a tour; and visit a traditional dairy to sample Emmental cheese.

Exploring further afield on vacation can be enticing, but handling foreign roads or an unfamiliar city’s public transport can prove more stressful than it’s worth. With this small-group tour, you have a guide to see you through all your explorations out of Zurich, from the train journey to the Swiss Alps to Lucerne and back again.

See the natural beauty of Lucerne and Engelberg on a day trip from Zurich that blends free time with guided narration and activities—all at your own pace. Learn about the region’s history and sights from your guide as you travel, enjoy free time in Lucerne, and visit a dairy and a monastery in Engelberg.

Take a chocolate walking tour of Zurich, and let your sweet tooth lead the way around the city’s artisan confectioners and chocolate producers. With a guide at your side, you’ll sample the signature Zurich sweet of Luxemburgerli, along with pralines and Champagne truffles. Learn about Swiss chocolate in the city, and check out some of the city’s landmarks such as the Grossmünster Church and Lindenhof.